Few People of Color Lead in Art Museums. Can Philanthropy Change That?
Four philanthropies will spend more than $11 million to attract diverse talent to leadership roles in art museums.
By Kay Dervishi
Contributor
Nonprofits and the Trust Problem: New Signs of Worry for the Field
Nonprofits remain trusted by a majority of Americans — but that trust is eroding, according to a new study.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Bloomberg Philanthropies Commits $500 Million to Beyond Carbon Campaign
Also, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation gave $244 million to support maternal and pediatric health in low- and middle-income countries, and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation promised $30 million over three years to advance opportunities for Haitian children, families, and communities.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
The ‘Overhead Myth’ Debunked, Again: A Q&A With Dan Pallotta
His 2013 TED Talk made him a polarizing figure, sparking changes, debates, and criticism. Now his new film Uncharitable is making the case again.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
Lawyer Gives $20 Million So Low-Income Law Students Can Avoid Enormous Debt
Plus, Stetson University received a $15.4 million bequest from a longtime supporter for scholarships and to endow its music school, and four other nonprofits received multimillion dollar donations.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
7 Questions Nonprofits Have About A.I., Answered
A.I. is quickly changing the way we live and work — and nonprofits are no exception. Here’s what you need to know to get started.
By sara herschander
Contributor
On the Sidelines at the U.N.: Hope, Cocktails, and Efforts to Be Heard
Outside the General Assembly this week, throughout New York City, civil-society groups, big philanthropies, and others attend cocktail parties, meetings, and protests to make their voices heard and chart new paths forward.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
Alcoa Foundation Names New President
Also, the National Center for Youth Law has promoted its new executive director from within, and the Nathan Cummings Foundation has hired its first chief impact officer and director of racial justice.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Statues of Confederate Generals Have Come Down. What Should Take Their Place?
The Mellon Foundation has launched a $250 million nationwide effort to rethink public art and memorials. Debates over it are just starting.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
With 200,000 Nonprofits Rated, the New Charity Navigator Aims High, Falls Short
Once obsessed with overhead, the evaluator wants to judge impact and more. Data, however, is scarce.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects